The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given clearance for 39 companies for manufacturing PPEs in India. We request more startup companies to come forward to make PPEs as the demand will increase in the next few months,” NDRC Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD) H. Purushotham said on Wednesday. ‘Quality matters’"Some companies are designing PPEs which are not fully protective. “Many startup companies and institutions invested funds in some crores of rupees on developing PPEs across the country. The NRDC is ready to provide financial aid to the aspiring entrepreneurs and startup companies and give necessary guidance in this regard.

Source: The Hindu June 24, 2020 17:50 UTC